/wɜ:s ||; wɝs/adj adv(the comparative of
bad or of
badly bad或
badly的比较级)
1 not as good or as well as sth else 较差的；更坏的；更糟的: My exam results were far / much worsethan I thought they would be. 我的考试成绩比我想象的糟得多。She speaks German even worse than I do. 她德语说得比我还糟。
2 (not before a noun 不用于名词前) more ill; less well 病情恶化；健康情况更坏:
If you get any worsewe'll call the doctor. 如果你的病情继续恶化，我们就叫医生。
worse noun [U]:
The situation was already bad but there was worse to come. 情况本来就已经不好，但还会变得更糟。 to make matters/things worse to make a situation, problem, etc even more difficult or dangerous than before 使情况、问题等更严重
none the wiser/worse→
NONE²
the worse for wear(
informal 非正式) damaged; not in good condition 破烂的；受损的:
This suitcase looks a bit the worse for wear. 这个手提箱看来有点破损。 worse luck!(
spoken 口语) unfortunately 不幸；倒霉:
The dentist says I need three fillings, worse luck! 牙医说我要补三颗牙，真倒霉！